Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that elevates your weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in crispy pretzel crumbs, creating a satisfying texture, while a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce adds an irresistible richness. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for casual gatherings or family meals, ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 ½ cups pretzel crumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: place beaten eggs in one bowl and pretzel crumbs in another.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, coat thoroughly with pretzel crumbs, and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together mustard, cheddar cheese, and milk until melted and smooth.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg